STATEMENT BY CHAIRMAN

Evening Star, Issue 21216, 24 September 1932, Page 13

STATEMENT BY CHAIRMAN

BOARD PREPARED TO CONSIDER ANY PLAYER'S APPLICATION SYDNEY, September-24. (Received September 24, at 11 a.m.) The ‘Telegraph,’ with a front page streamer beading ‘Will He. Play?—It’s Up to Bradman,’ says “ it is, of course unthinkable that Bradman will not play for Australia, and doubtless a satisfactory way out of the impasse will be found.” Dr Robertson, chairman of the board of control, stated that if any player had an application to make the board Would be pleased to consider it on its merits. The board had such applications in the past, and they had l been disposed of amicably. •* TRYING TO WORK UP A SCARE " LONDON, September 23. Under the beading ‘ Trying to Work up a Scare,’ the ‘Star’ characteristically comments: “ Articles or no articles, rules or no rules, Bradman will P A member of the Marylebone Club told the ‘Sun ’“ Though Bradman’s absence would greatly improve England’s prospects, we do not wish to obtain an advantage that way. Bradman’s omission would detract interest from the tour.’ ’ The impression prevails that the Marylebone Club does not intend to take further action in regard to Tate, although Mrs Tate telephoned tbit her husband was making good progress.